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Jnmsmg Jkai&ittg, * - ? - V := j THE UNWILLING BEIDE, Solomon Sikes was a practical member of the M. Y. 0. B. Society?a society whioh,^ although it has never yet beeh organized, and published to the world a oode of laws by which its members are to be governed ; yet f* its principles are so generally understood thaf any person who is. disposed can readily become initiated into all its mysteries, without'! experiencing any inconveniences which, it is said,, are attaobed to- other societies, apd til who become members have first to pass some trying ordeal. Not so the M. X, 0. B. Society; all that a person has to do to become a member for life, and "receive its highest honors, is simply to "Mind His Own Business." Now Solomon nrided hinreelf upon posses % * . sing this quality in an eminent degreee ;vand: hence, was very much annoyed by. those persons who are to be found in every place, and who al ways take an active interest in-all that conoerss their neighbors. In nothing was Solomon more -annoyed than by theTnsinuations which were frequently uttered in his hearing, to the effect that he visited the widow Snipes rather too often, if he had no other object in view than to merely make her a formal call. Some were even so bold as- to assert that the widow's charming person, combined with worldly possessions, would be sufficient inducement for Solomon to take upon himself the matrimonial yoke, and assume the responsibility of directing her affairs. Combined with his other other good qualities, was that of excessive modesty, and one wicked wag was guilty of reporting thttf his courage would never arrive at the stioking point, so as to allow him to "pop the question" without the aid of a third party; and as it was well known that this would be against his principles of non-intervention, it was at length settled among the gossips that the Widow Snipes would remain a widow to the end of her days for aught that Solomon would do to prevent it; but stratagem offen supplies the place of courage, as it will be seen in the present case. The most important personage in the town of A >, in the then territory of Florida, was Squire Allison. In those days might made right, and laws were often made to suit the time, person, and occasion. To this functionary Solomon went, and somewhat surprised him by applying for the necessary documents that would enable him to obtain possession of the person of the blooming widow Snipes. The Squire, knowing well the peculiarities of Solomon, forbore asking him any questions, but 6peedily furnished him with what he desired, and on presenting them to him, was thus addressed : "Now, Squire, mind you and be punctual; at 7 oclock, precisely, you will meet me at the house: of the Widow Snipes; comealone, and see to it that none know what business has brought you there, for I wish the ceremony to be performed as privately as possible." "But," remonstrated the Squire, who did not at all like the idea of having so import- 1 ant an event as a marriage take place with* ' out the usual fixtures of a jolly time,t"it will be necessary to 'have some witnesses; ' shall I not take a few friends with me ?" 1 "As you like,!' replied Solomon; "but mind, and be punctual!" "You may depend upon me, sir," said the Squire; who immediately-commenced fulfilling tke latter part of his eugagemcut' by Inviting a dozen or more of his bachelor , friends to be present with him. Solomon now retumcd-*o his place of abode, and after having donned his Sunday best, prepared to visit his intended, who, all uhconsoious of the part she was to enact that evening, was engaged in her usual household duties when he was announced. After the usual compliments were passed, and the state of the weather for a week past and to come had been discussed, Solomon's' seat suddenly became very uncomfortable; he turned and twisted, looked out of the window, and huge drops of perspiration stood ttpon hk forehead, to remove which required a oonstant application of his baudana. These movements were not unnotieed by the widow, who at length ventured to inquire the cause of such unusual symptoms in her visitor. "Mrs. Snipes," cried Solomon, rising from his seat, with rapid strides commencing to circumnavigate the small apartment, "you know that I am a man of few words!" "Yes," meekly responded the widow, "I have often noticed that peculiarity in your character." "Well, madam, you also know that I have been visiting your house occasionally for the last sis months; and although I have not said much, still I have kept up a tremendous thinking all the while; and now I've come to the conclusion that?when?we? had?and so I've just told Squire Allison to step down here to night and?and?I think we had?as?well?be " He was here interrupted by his "better half" in perspective, exclaiming at the top of her voice; . ? "You Solomon Sikes!" "A whole volume of words wa3 condensed in those three words, and Solomon felt it; but he was not a pereon to back out after the first step had been taken. He therefore quietly resumed his seat, and allowed the widow to work herself into a most glorious passion. "A pretty fellow you are, indeed !" said j she, "to talk about other people mindiug ! their own business; you had better practice what you preach, you bad indeed, you, you " "Now, Sally," remonstrated Solomon, "what's the use of taking on so ? it's not much, and Squire Allison will fix the busi- j ness in less than no time; so fix up, for he j will be here soon." "I tell you, Solomon Sikcs, I won't be j insulted iu this way by you; and if you don't ; leave this house immediately it will be worse j for you. A pretty follow you are to tell me what I must do, as if I had nothing to say ! about it!" "I tell you, Sally Snipes!" shouted the now infuriated Solomon, "I have made up my mind to get married! What do you j suppose I've been coming here so often for? j You know what for as well as if I had told you; so it's no use for you to make such a fuss about it now. Will you be ready? for Squire Allison will be here iu ten min- j utes; I can see him on the road now." The widow looked in the direction pointed out by Solomon, and beheld, not only the Squire, but, as it then appeared to her in ! the twilight, one-half the people in town, ; approaching her house. Turning to Solomon, j she demanded the cause of such an unusual ' sight in those parts. i ? ??-7 "Why," said.he,* "I suppose they must' be \ho witnesses the'Squire spoke trbout, and which Tgave bim permission to invite." , "You gave him permission, did yon? then yon may tell them to go baelf again.? And now do you leave this hocfec'instanriy!" and the incensed won^an pointed to the open door, and to a large brush broom standing in a corner of the room in a manner which Solomon was not slow to perceive was pregnant with danger, he therefore wisely removed the dangerous weapon qat of her reach. Hi3 next movement was to close the door, Which he h^ no sooner done than the | Sqnire and his friends entered an adjoining apartment. . For a full half hour did the persevering Solomon attempt by all the arguments he could command, to bring over the stubborn widow to his views; but all in vain. "I tell you, Solomon Sike?, to leave this house!" was all the answer she would make to his proposals. Solomon soon found that his bachelor patience was hut poorly pr&pared to contend ? TT* t_ with a widow's stubbornness. mgu wviuo then ensued, and what the result would have been it is impossible to say, had not the Squire, who, fearing' a crisis was at hand, drew up his forces in battle array, and rushed to the seat of war. The widow was not slow to comprehend this hostile movement of her visitors, and they had no sooner entered the apartment than she disappeared through the open window, leaving Solomon master of the field. ' He stood for a while mutO as a mutaimy, the very pictureof wretchedness and despair. He could only point to the open window for a solution of his difficulties, which was-wll sufficient to enable his questioners to comprehend the nature of his case. All eyes were now turned upon the Squire for his opinion of what was to be done. -Said that personage, summoning all the dignity of his office," and looking as if the reputation of the entire legal profession depended upon his decision : *" "Gentlemen we have come here to have a wedding, and it is my opinion that we must have one; so after her, boys, and.catch her if you can!" Not one disseUtiog voice was raised a-gainstthis verdict, for they were accustomed to regard Squire Allison's word as law, and the law supreme. With one accord they marched from the house, and . immediately started in pursuit of the fugitive from matrimonial justice; but hatless, and far in advanced all, was Solomon; the swallow-tail of his Sunday blue could alone keep pace with his rapid motions; and even that, at times, appeared about to rebel against all laws of gravitation, and give a practical illustration Of centrifugal motion. Twilight was succeeded by the sombre hues of night before the party returned from their unsuccessful search; but as Solomon was not one of their number, they connmjf Viia r/>fnrn. honiner that he UlUUt'U IV/ ITttiU UiW ? V mm j 0 would be more successful thao they had been, and "that they would yet have a weddiog ; in which event, Squire Allison foreseeing- that if would be but an indifferent affair without the aid of that power which "hath charms to sooth -the savage breast," and also sometbiDg with which to arouso the ideas of the iuner man, had despatched an order to town for a man who always officiated upon such occasions,. and who, next to the Squire himself, was the most important personage in the settlement. When this iudividual arrived, consideral ouriosity was manifested to know what might be the contents of certain long-necked bottles, tfhich had mysteriously made their appearance; but their surprise was soon relieved by the Squire's filling his glass and proposing the health of the "unwilling Bride." This was no sooner responded to by all present, than their glasses were again filled, and they were about to drink in honor of Solomon, when that individual presented himself before them. To all their eager inquiries, he replied: "She is there in that room !? His appearance was such as to excite the risible.s cf all present; hut one'-half of the swallow-tail had returned from the conquest, ?-J l1"' In cnlamn frranrtonr Viphind a LIU 111 ell uiuppu 1U OUlUUlii bis legs, as it would their hide its diminish- ' ished proportions, and bewail the loss of its. companion. His inexpressibles were sadly mutilated, and his face bore evident marks of having been in contact with some hostile' power; but whether his misfortunes had be?n caused by a personal encounter with the widow, or by a disregard of the bushes and briars through which he passed, it is impossible to say, as he would never throw any light upon the subject. It would be equally indiscreet to hazard an opinion as the probable arguments he had used to bring about so favorable a termination of his negotiations with his intended bride; for when they returned to the house she had so far recovered her equanimity as to listen calmly to his proposals, and had blushingly consented to acknowledge him as her future lord and protector, with the proviso that ho would wait one week before the nuptual knot should be tied. But Solomon, like a skiHful navigator, had -conceded nothing while obtaining these concessions from her. "And now, Squire Allison." said he, "how my case stands what is to be done ?" "Solomon," replied the Squire, "there has been many a slip between the cup and the lip, any it may be your case. You are worthy of each other; and as we have come here to have a weddiDg to-night, it is my ! opinion that we can have it now as well as next week." "Them's exactly my ideas !" replied Solo-1 nion; and forthwith he went and acquainted j -v K -f the widow witn rne lesuu ui men uenueiu- : tions. As he had anticipated, she was far from i acquiescing in his views, and he was there- | fore compelled again to resort to argument j and strove, by all the language hecould com- j mand, to convince her that the present was : a much more favorable time to enter the ; ranks of Hymen than would be a week hence; but all his efforts were unavailing, j and he at length came to the conclusion i that forbearance was no longers a virtue.? Acting upon this decision, he threw open the I door which separated them from the adjoin- j ing apartment, where the guests were patiently waiting the termination of this novel 6cenc, and said : . "Squire Allison, I'm ready?proceed with your business." By this sudden movement of Solomon, the widow was taken all aback; and when the Squire entered she arose, and would probably had fled, had not Solomon caught her hand and encircling her waist with his hand, detained her. The Squirt, when he entered, seeing the favorable pu.Mtion in which they were standing, proceeded at once, J without note or comment,, to fulfil the du- j ties of his oflice; and before the astonished v?idow cpuld roalize her situation, he.bad : said, "and now I pronounce you man,aqd wife." n '. ./ '"There now !" exclaimed Solomon, "do I you hear, that j it's all over with, and it's not ; ^ such a terrible thing aftor all; so what's the use of looking sdber about it ? Come, cheerup and we will now have- a wedding. You Kill Suiithers, fane up that talker of yours, aud give us something that's lively. Sally, will you cut a pigeon with me ? and without waiting for an answer, he commenced a heel aad toe performance at suoh a rapid rate, that although Bill SmithersStruck up "Mon ey.Musk" in double quick time, it was much too slow for him. It was some time before Mrs. Sikes could realize that she was no longer a lonely widow but a happy bride; but when it at length got through her "brain that such was really eK.a komimo tVip crnrpsfc of the PaV. I Hie ease, ouv ~? 0 , . and received with evident pleasure the congratulations of her friends, who by some means had heard of what was being enacted at her house, and had come to see what was 1 to be seen: although most of them were not so fortunate as to witness the ceremony, they were not too late to participate in what follow- , ed. Such an unusual event as a marriage in their settlement was not to be passed by unnoticed; all necessary arrangements were, therefore speedily made, and the event was celebrated in true backwood's style. It was not until a late hour that the party began to separate for their respective homes; ' Solomon's powers of locomotion seemed to < increase with practice, and when others bad tired.of the dance..he was still as vigorous as ever, and was often without any other partner than^he one half of his coat-tail, which seemed to partake of the joyousness of its owner. Such symptoms in Solomon's usual quiet demeanor was so remarkable that his friends began to seriously think ho had taken leave of his senses:, and his good fortune would be more than he could endure; but in this tbey were mistaken, for he still lives in the happy possession of all his faculties, and his ^betterhalf" has proven to be though an Unwilling Bride, a most willing and devoted wife. A DODGE IF YOU CHEWS. . Old Sam , besides being noted for his legak attainments, was remarkable for his fondness of the 'weed.' Fino cut, coarse cut, old cut, dog leg, the quality made no difference, .be went in for quantity and juice, i His chin and two wrinkles that led from it to the corners of his fncfuth, looked like wellworn boot legs with brown straps. Once, when trying a case before the Criminal Court, ho was taken short for a chew: No mortal near him used it?nobody had any. He espied a Jerscyman luxuriously manipulating a plug with his jack knife, VTT1 - 1 _ t_ bat he dare not speak i:o bira. \v m.e iooking into the- body of the Court he espied I among the tbrong of spectators, an inveterate 1 devotee at the shrinff of Tobaobus. Old Sam leaned over to the Clerk and whiapered, 'Call Nehemiah Nubbins;' 'Nehemiah Nubbins/ Nehemiah Nubbins.' , blawled the clerk. 'Here,' gasped Nubbins, elbowing, crushing and brushing his way through the mass . of humanity. 'Here/ shouted Nehemiah Nubbins, at the same time plunging.recklessly, panting, out of breath, into the witness bos, his face streaming and red with perspiration, the ( juice oozing from his lips, and his occulars distended with astonishment. Old Sam deliberately arose. 'May't please the Court, we design to show by this witness' , ?he paused, touched his forehead as if in i thought, then added, 'excuse me a moment,' and walked over to Nubbins afvd whispered, , 'Mr. Npbbitis givg us a chew.' . , . , Nubbins, trembling with excitement, -j brought forth the plug. Sam 'froze' to the J half of it, thea resuming his seat, an express , sion of calm content irridating his counten- j ance, said? fClerk, Mr. Nubbins savs he don't know any thic^about ihe case." "Nehemiah Kubbins, you arc dismissed from further attendance. The bewildered Nubbins smelled a large mice?twigged the sell?and with a smile < on his face and execration in his mind, disappeared. This is one way of getting a chew. 8?? <1 understand, Mr. Joues, that you can turn any thing neater than any other man in town.' ?Yes, Mr. Smith, I said so.' 'Well, Mr. Jones, I don't like to brag, but ; there is no body on earth can turn tilings as well as I can whittle.' 'Poh ! nonsense, Mr. Smith : talk about ( whittling. What can you whittle as well as T can turn ?" 'Any thing, Mr. Jones. Just name the article that I can't whittle as well as you can 1 turn, and I will give you a dollar ifI do not do it to the satisfaction of those gentlemen present.' 'Well, Mr. Smith, suppose we take two grind stones, just for a trial; you rat.y whit- I tic and I will turn." Mr. Smith slid. SiarThe Dutch justice, described by Dcinrich Knickerbocker, who sent his tobacco box by way of summons, and bis jackknife as a warrant, was outdone by an acute Yankee younker, in a stpall village in the western part of New York. A law suit was coming off in the town, and young ''Spoon" (as he is called) was engaged to supoena the ! ,m J 1 * Witnesses, .ine loaus worn aimyak luipson/is on account of the-mudj and soinc of the witnesses living some three or four miles away, 1 a bright idea struck his muddy pite, and was forthwith acted upon. He sat down and wrote each a letter, stating that a sum of ' money was deposited in his hands, which they could have by calling upon him. They called and got a subpoena and twelve and a half cents each! The Duties of a Newspaper.?The I following illustrates the idea many persons have of the duties of a uewspaper. From no other occupation i3 substantial service asked or demanded without offering equivalent compensation. j Landlord.?'Mr Editor, I'll thank you to j say I keep the best table in tho city.' j Editor.?'I'll thank you to supply my ! i family wi:h board gratis.' Landlord.?I thought you were glad to j get something to fill up your paper.' Editor.?'I thought you were glad to feed men for nothing. 'It's a poor rule that won't work both ways.' Exit landlord in a rage, threatening to j j have nothing to do with tho office- j $iostness Hoticts. DR. ALFRED CRAVEN. gksitot jsttrgera. ^tittisl, YORKVILiLE, S. Q. ' pSf On East aide of the Slain Street, South of the "Palmetto Hotel." Janfr . 1 .V > - it JOHN I. KTL^HRT" ATTORNEY AT LAW- " AND COMMISSIONER IN EQUITY, TOEKVI1LK, 8. 0. Office in the Court-Houie. Jan fi 1 ly HTMOOBE,. .. ATTORNEY AT LAW, YORKVILLE, S. C. Office in the Court House. Feb 18 ,7 . . ly EDWARD MOORE, ATTOrtMBY A* LAW AND ssaasayaB ait yorkville, s.c. J5P Office on Liberty-Street, near the "A dicker-Building," and one Soor below the Post-Office. .' : ' Jon 20 3 . . . <i JOSEPH H. BLACK,. ATTORNEY -A.T LAW, WASHINGTON, (HeiapsteacfCo.)- "* ARKAN SAS. rSp Refcn to the Yorkvllle Bnr.^/F^ Jon 6 1 tf . THOMAS J. BELL, *-j ATTORTTBY AT LAW, Omcc In the "Ad/cke* Building?Up-Stalrs? Over the Jewelry Store. 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JACKSON" & CO., IN LENDSEY BLOCK, And we will soon have in a FRESH and WELLSELECTED STOCK of Drugs, * . , Medicines, w Chemicals, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, ^ Dye-Stuffs, Varnishes, ' Camphene, Burning Fluid, Wines and Liquors, For Medicinal purposes. Cigars and Tobaccos, And all other articles usually kept by respectable Druggist3 ; and wc Lope that by STRICT and CAREFUL attention to business, that we Bhall merit a share of your patronage. Y. A. CAUaSE. H. W. MERRILL. Jan 13 2 . tf OY MANHOOD, AND ITS PREMATURE DECLINE.?Jujst Published, Gratis, the 20th Thousand: A few words on the rational treatment, without Medicine, of Spermatorrhea or Local Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions, Genital and Nervous Debility, Impotency, and Impedi mento to Marriage generally, Dy B. DE LANEY, M. D. Th? important fact tliat the many alarming complaints, originating in the imprudence and solitude of youth, may be easily removed WITHOUT MEDICINE, is in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and the entirely new and highly successful treatment, as adopted by the Author, fully explained, by means of which every one is enabled to cure HIMSELF perfectly and at the least possible cost, thereby avoiding all the advertised nostrums of the day. Sent to any address, gratis and post free in a scaled envelope, by remitting (post paidl two postage stamps to Dr. B. DE LANEY, 88 East 31st street, New York City. May 6 18 tf VTOTICE.?All persons knowing thomselves 11 indebted for TAXED CClST in the COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, had better settle up at once. Executions will be lodged on all bills unpaid at March Court. t JNO. L. MILLER, c. e. t. d. Jan 20 3 8t For Choice Segars, |~10 to V. A. CAU88E & EO>8 \J DRUG STORE. Feb 3 6 It i; FOG ARTIES & CASHDEY-G( v , *?r(o): WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO EXI VARIE1 em wwfi WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT VE ?? (J?!) OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS wiH find ft to their TATION GOODS. Encouraged* by past fators, ment of our business. Our CASH SYSTEM enables Orders fronfcthe Country, accompanied with cash bo promptly atttended-to, and great care taken to gi' fog-art: 25 Charleston, Oct. 28, 1858. THE LITER HN?I??? O? i PREPARED BY DR. SANFORD, 1 Compounded entirely fromGUMS, . IS ONE OF TIIE BEST PURGATIVE AND DIVER MEDICINES now before 4he public, that acts as a Cathartic, easier, milderr aud more 1 effectual tbau any other medicine known. It is ; not only a Cathartic, but a Liver remedy, acting | first on the Liver to eject its morbid matter, then i 1 on tho stomach and bowels to carry off that mat- | 8 top. thus accomnlishincr two rrurooses effectually. 8 without any of the painful feelings experienced in " the operations of most Cathartics. It strengthens the system at the same time that it purges it; and jj when taken daily in moderate doses, will strength- ^ en and build it up with unusual rapidity. v The Liver is one of the principal regulators ? of the human body; and fin when k performs its 'functions well, thepow-W crs of the system are 1 fully developed. The stomach is almost cn- ? tirely dependent on the w healthy action of the Liver-, for the proper f* i performanceofits functions; when the stom-[fii:achi?at fault,the bow- ? da are at fault, and the J whde system suffers in"; [ consequence of one or- ^ gan?the Liver?bavingecased to do its duty .J For the diseases of that J organ, one of the pro- Qj prietors has made it his : study, in a practice ofr^ more than twenty years ,j to find some remedy /^\ wherewith to counter- ^ act the many derange-W.ments to which it is 11 liable. IrW -To prove that this^Fremedyisatlastfound,. ? any person troubled with Liver Com plain in any of its forms, has T' but to try a bottle, and i conviction is oertain. r\ These Gums remove j all morbid or bad mhtter from the system,]-? supplying in theirplao* , a healthy flow of bile, Xj invigorating thestom- \ ach, causing food to di-,[~J gestwell, purifying the blood, giving tone and.pH health to the whole ma- ' chinery, removing the caase of the disease, ! effecting a radical cure. Billions, attaoks are pH cured, and, what is bet- ' ter, prevented, by the rjVoccasional use of the Liver Invigorator. i|*?j One dose after eating i is sufficient to relieve the stomach and pre- ^ vent the food from- rising jind souring. \\. t Only one dose taken HH befoce retiring, pr*- , vents Nightmare. jj Only one dose takemrH at night, loosens the \ bowels gently, audi . cures Costiveness. One dose taken after//},each meal will cure Dyspepsia. jof - ' ??F" One doae of two > ?. teaspoonfuls will all ways relieve Sick Head-^J ache. . . . One bottle taken forjL^ female obstruction removes the cause of the Ph disease, and makes a perfect cure. " It"" Only one dose-imme- f \ diately relieves Cholie, while . iw t One dose often re-^Jpeated is a sure eure ' for Cholera Morbus,aud Fia preventive of Cholefl?*Only one bottle Xt-is needed to throw out# of the system the effeote^jlof medicine after a* iong sickness. j^ . J. ] SQuOnabottto takenfor Jaundice removes allsallownessorunnatu- rr] rnl color from the skin. One dose taken -aV-Mshort time before eating gives vigor -to the appetite, and makes food digest well. 1 One dose often repeated cures Chronic Diar- 1 rhiea in its worst forms, while Summer and Bowel | complaints yield-almost to tbo first dose. One or two doses cures attaelu caused by Worms 1 in Children ; there ie no sarer, safer, or speedier remedy in the world, as it never fails. -fgfc, A few'bottles .cares Dropsy, by exciting the absorbents. . . We take pleasure in recommending this medicine as a preventive for Fevor and Ague, Chill Fever, and all Feyeraof a Bilious Type. It operates with certainty, and thousands are willing to testify to its wonderful virtues. All who-use it are giving their unanimous testimony in its favor. Mix water in the mouth with the Invigorator, and swallow both.together. THE LIVER INVIGORATOR IS A SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL DISCOVERY, and is daily working cures, almost too great to believe. It cures as if by magic, even the first dose giving benefit, and seldom more than one bottle isTequired to cure any kind of Liver Complaint, from the worst Jaundice or Dyspepsia to a common Headache y all of which arc the result of a Diseased Liver. price one dcllab-pea bottle. 8ANFORD & Co., Proprietors, 346 Broadway, New York. Wholesale Agents: Barges'& Park, New York,* T. W. Dyott & Sons, Philadelphia ;.M. S. Burr & Co., Boston; . II. IL llay & Co., Portland; Johu'D. Tark, Cincinnati ; Gaylord & Hammond, Cleveland; Fahncetock St Davis, Chicago ; G. J. Woou & Co., c St. Louis; George II. Keyser, Pittsburgh ; S.-S. j Ilance, Baltimore. And retailed by all Druggists. Sold also by ALLISON & BRATTON. Yorkville, S. C. Feb 1-8.7 ly , PROSPECTUS. t THE DAILY CAROLINA BULLETIN. J FTNHE Subscribers havo commenced to publish, L this, day, in the City of Columbia, under the <] style and title of Brittoti & Bbjttow, a Daily ^ and Tri-Weekly Newspaper, on a full Super Royalsheet, upon the following terms: . Daily paper, per annum : $4 00 . Tri-Weekly " " : 2 00 ' fljfltr single copies * cenis, or iv cents per week.-?8 b THE GHEAPEST PAPER IN THIS8TATE. The "Bulletin" is somewhat smaller than its Colombia cotemporaries, but as it is printed upon t) a smaller class of type, it wHl oontain as much, ^ if not more readable matter than is usually published in this city, for one'third lees price for the daily, and exactly half the price of other tri-week- ^ ly publications in Columbia. ' It will be onr object to make the "Bulletin" an interesting and reliable news journal. Every ^ effort will be made to procure for publication the g latest news from all sections of the globe, by Tele- y graph or otherwise, and special care will be taken to mail the paper carefully and promptly to these p who may favor us with their orders. Mr. E. Hr BRITTQN, Umg conneoted with the Press of this State, has been engaged to superintend the publication and management of the af- _ fairs of the "Bulletin," and we can safely promise that no effort will be withheld on his port, if _ needed, to make the paper worthy of general pat- T ronage. Persons wh<5 may consent to act as Agents for fl the sale of the "Bulletin," will be supplied daily | upon the following terms, for cash : j20 copies daily....$00 25 ' 50copies daily $00 80 40 " " 65 I 100 *" " 1 40 It will be seen by the above prices, that we c] have determined to publish a cheap Daily paper, q and thus afford an opportunity for all to obtain ft] daily information of every important occurrence ' ]a which may reach us up to the hour of closing at y niKht , . . m As to politics, we regard it sufficient to state ^ that the ancient land marks will ever be kept in view, and that the tone and character of the paper a( will be thorough State Rights,?that the lessons o) taught by Caljioun and his illustrious cotempora- jj ries, and endorsed by the State Rights Party of _i their day, will ever una naerni aau unwavering ~ support in the columns of the "Bulletin." n. C. K. BRITTON, !! J. E. BRITION. * Jan'y. 17,1859. 3 tf ni NOTICE.?Tho undersigned would respectfully urge it upon those indebted to the firm ei of ADICKES & WITHERS, to come forward and settle. The books of the concern must be closed 5' either by cash or note. H. F. ADICKES, Survivor. Jan 21 3 = tf_ NOTICE.?The Creditors of J. LEROY DAYIES, will meet me at Rock Hill on SAT- P; URDAY, FEBRUARY 19th; Saturday, MAY 21st; Saturday, AUGUST 20th; and Saturday, NOVEMBER 19th, 1859. ce ? .* . L. H. MASSEY, Attignet* Jan 6 - 1 lim j STILLMAN. i i )ODS STOKE 11 HIT A NEW AXD EXTENSIVE '? W m, to RY 1,0 W PRICES FOR CASH. * ' , v advantage to cxantino'oar Stock of PLANTA %e have giv*n special attention.to this depart i to sell for VERT SMALL PROFITS, or city acceptances, at thirty of eixt- days, will s ve satisfaction. rRS &. STTT.T.TVTA 1M_ 7 King-street, Corner of Wentworih-Strfief. 43 tf HOWARD ASSOCIATION. PHILADELPHIA. I Benevolent Inetitution established ly special Endowment for the, Belief of the Sick and Distressed, afflicted tnth Virulent and Epidemic Diseases. rHE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the awful destruction of human life, caused by exual disease, and the deceptions practiced upon be unfortuate victims of such diseases by Qnncks, everaj years ago directed their Consulting Sur? eon, as a CHARITABLE ACT worthy of their tf??, -to open a Dispensary for the- treatment of bis class of disease, in all- their forms, and to ive MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS to- all who apply y lkiar, with a description of their condition, age, occupation, habits of life, &&.) and in cases f extreme poverty;to rFURKISH MEDICINES PREE OF CHARGE. It is needless to add that he Association commands the 'highest Medical kill of the age, and will furnish the must modern reatmcnt. ' The Directors of the Association, in their Annu,1 Report upon the treatment of Sexual Diseases, or the yvrt-ending January 1st, 1868, pxpcuisthe lighest- satisfaction with, the ioccdaif which haa ttended tho labors of the Consulting Surgeon in he cure ,of Spermatorrhoea, Setpibal Weakness, mpotence, Gonorrboe, Gleet,' Syphilis, thh-iice of Jnanism or Salf-abtree, &c., and order w-jpo^wsumce of the same plan for the ensuing year. The Directors, on a review of tho past, feel asmrred tbat'their'lafcors in this sphere of benevoeut effort have been nf im>at !????><!? id, especially to the young, and they have resolvid,to devote themselves, with renewed zeal, to .his very Important and much despised cause. An admirable Report on Spermatorrhoea, or 5eminal Weakness-, the vice of X)nasigm, iftusturjation. or Self-abust, and other diqeaafs, of the seiual'orgon?, by the Consufnog'SurgEon.'wiU be lent by .mail (?n a healed envelope) FREE OF [TABRGE/en receipt of TWO STAMPS for poetige. Other Reports and Tracts' on the nature ind. treatment of'sexual diseases, diet, &c., are jonstantly being published for gratuitous difitribu.ion, and ^nll be sen( to the afflicted. Some of :he new remedies and methods of treatment dissevered duping the last year, are of great -jralue. Address, for Report or treatment, Dr. QECRGE R. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon, Howard As lociatioflfVo. 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Bj-ftrdetpf th# Plraptotv " ' " EZRA'd* HEARTWELL, Prtsident. 6E0R6B FAIRCHILD, Stcfeiary. Jane 2d 80" ly " PROSPECTUS '* THE CHARLESTON MERCURY. PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI WEEKLY. THE MerourJ gives daily. aepafts.bf Markets end Marine Intelligence in Charleston and of uhsfleston commerce in the leading reports of the world.- The Weekly Erica Current i? made up with much care, ana from the most reliable sourles. It* eonnetuipn with the "Associated Press" irfstrres the latest Intelligence, by Telegraph and the earliest news by Steamers from Europe. It hay an able anj} accomplished Correspondent in Loudon (a gentleman connected with the editorial staff of the London Times,) and regalar Correspondents in New York^ Washington, Key West ?id Havana. The monthly New York Fashion Letters and weekly letters on Life in Washington ire additional attractions in ?a*n*of i?al*Av?p?H. errs. Its literary^notices, from Ihe pea of a gentleman who occupies perhaps the highest position among thdUterafy meu of the Sooth, are discriminating and comprehensive. Attention is paid to all tnattcrs s? genersj concern, cspeoially those in reference fo*the Planting and Agricultural interests, and to the ctrrrynt news of the day. Great care is taken that nothing shall appear in its colums which shpuid he excluded frpm. the family circle' *' The, political creed of the Mercury consists in ihe principles of the Democratic Purty, as laid lown in the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions >f 1708 and 1790?the Sovereignty of the States; ind Strict Construction of the Federal Constitution cy the General Government, the Agent of the States }-Ft?a Trade, and an Economical Adminisration of the General Government. Its policy is ( he union of the Southern States in maintaining heir rights. - - .. . . . - TERMS'?RATABLE IK ADVANCE. Daily, per Annum $10 00 Tri-Wcekly, :.... ... 5 00 Clubs will be Furnished at Follows: Five Copies of the Daily for ...$40 00 Five Copies of the Tri-Weckly..? 20 00 The name of no person out of Charleston will >e entered on our hooks, unless the payment of he subscription be made in udvance. Nor will ruers irom wunoui me city to pji?liaii Advertisenents, Marriage Notices or Obituaries, be attend:d to, unless the cash, or an acceptable City refermce, accompany the order. Money can always >e forwarded at o?$ risk in registered letters. *** Postmasters are authorized to act as our Agents in obtaining subscribers and ferv&rdiig Ite. money ; and by-sending us Five Datly etfbseri*?s, with $50 enclosed?or Five Tri Weekly sobcribers, with $25 enclosed, will be emitted to n JSxtru Copy; or, if preferred, they may retain 'wenty per cent, of the pre-payments, for their rouble in lieu of the extra paper. Out of South Carolina, no person whatever is uthorized to collect debts already dae to the lercary. In the State, Mr. Samuel ?. Burgess irour reular Agent to make collections and procure new usiness and subscriptions. . . In Charleston, Mr. Jame9 D. Btidds, connected ritli the office, is our regularly authorized oollec3r,-who has full power to receipt for moneys now uo the paper, and-to contractfor future business. Subscribers and others, in debt tdus^afo urently requested to send in our dues by mail at be earliest period. By so doing, they wHl save s twenty per cent., an amount equivalent to a rincipa! portion of the profits. Editors, in the State and throughout the outh, who receive, our Tri-Weekly for their Weekly, are respectfully requested to compensate s for the difference in xkta? by inserting this rospeotus. ~ - m R. B. BHETT, Jr. No. 4 Broad-Street, Charleston, S. C. Jan 10 5 tf DISCOVERED AT T.AflTl HE GREATEST CURE IN THE WORLD FOR PAIN. HI IMS EECTIE rHIS Oil is the only SURE remedy in the world for (he cure of Rheumatism, Deafness, Gout, euralgia, Lumbago, Sciatica, Spinal and Bronhialcomplaints, Tic Doloreux, Headache, Cramps, roup, Piles, Felons, Sprains and Bruises, Cuts ad Wounds, Swelled Glands, Stiff Joints, Sicrofui, Erysipelas, Sore Nipples, Swelled Breast, oiiid i/isoruers, ouk ruieum, uanKer in tne louth and stomaoh, Palpitation, Eruptions, Caed breast, Quinsy, Sore throat, Palsy, Pleurisyleers, Lock Jan, Heart Burn, Tooth and Earrile, Nervousness, Costiveness, Burns, Sore Gums r teething infpnts, hemorrhage, Abscess, Stiff, ecks, Broken Breasts, Chillblains, Tetter, Shinies, Frosted Feet, Fever and Ague, Chapped Hands r any Diseases that are sore or painful, is the aly article ever brought before the public that ill do its work perfectly in froraihreeto twenty linutes?has been used by thousands and proounced to be the best remedy ever discovered. The best physiologists of Enrope have discev red that all organie derangement of the animal rstem is the effect of an obstruction of the pbyco-electric fluid in the organ diseased. A skilld,application of this Oil puts in immediate moon the nervous fluid, and the care is at once acimplished. No bleedings?no vomiting, purging, blistering is resorted to. None genuine without the signature of rof. C. De Grath. Labels signed in writing. Try everything else give this one simple trial. A fresh supply just received, at 25 cents, 60 rots and One Dollar per bottle, and for sale at y. A. CAUSSE & CO'S. Jnn 27 4 ' tf